Lewis Pullman and Danielle Brooks presented the 98th Academy Awards nominations this evening, clearly establishing the frontrunners for Oscar night. “Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” emerged with the most nominations across all categories.
The frontrunners’ dominance reflects their exceptional quality and broad appeal to Academy voters. Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” earned nominations for directing, cinematography, production design, sound design, and multiple acting categories. The film’s visual storytelling and powerful performances clearly resonated with voters.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” established itself equally strongly with nominations spanning major categories. The film’s adapted screenplay, directing, and ensemble acting all received recognition. Technical nominations in cinematography and sound design demonstrate the film’s comprehensive excellence.
Beyond these frontrunners, other films earned recognition for their achievements. “Marty Supreme” secured nominations for directing, acting, and technical categories, while “Hamnet” and “Sentimental Value” also found success. The diversity of nominated work showcases cinema’s current vitality, though “Homebound” notably received zero nominations.
Cinema’s biggest night arrives on March 15 when the 98th Academy Awards take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The ceremony will air at 7 p.m. ET on ABC, where frontrunners will compete for Oscar gold.
